Transform Your Home with Exceptional Millwork

At Terri Polimeni Interiors, we know that the details make all the difference. Millwork is one of the most impactful ways to add character, elegance, and functionality to your home. From custom moldings to bespoke built-ins, our millwork services are tailored to enhance your interior design and reflect your personal style. Based in South Florida, we specialize in creating luxurious spaces that combine timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication.

Spacious bedroom with a light blue and grey color scheme, featuring a large bed with plush bedding, a matching chaise lounge, and a dark wooden floor covered by a teal area rug. The room has a tray ceiling with a ceiling fan and multiple windows draped with light blue curtains, offering views of a palm-lined outdoor area.

Why Millwork Matters in Interior Design

Millwork refers to custom woodwork elements like moldings, trim, and built-ins that elevate your home’s interior design. These details provide more than just aesthetic appeal—they contribute to the structure, flow, and functionality of your space. At Terri Polimeni Interiors, we use millwork to add architectural interest, define spaces, and tie design elements together seamlessly.

Key benefits of millwork include:

Elevated Aesthetics: Adds elegance and refinement to any room.
Customized Fit: Designed to perfectly suit your home’s dimensions and style.
Timeless Appeal: Creates a polished, cohesive look that never goes out of style.

Our Approach to Millwork

At Terri Polimeni Interiors, millwork is never treated as a standalone feature. Instead, it is seamlessly integrated into our comprehensive design process, reflecting the individuality of each client and their home. We see millwork as an essential element that enhances both the functionality and beauty of a space. From concept to installation, every step is designed to ensure that your millwork contributes to the overall cohesiveness of your project.

Step 1: Initial Consultation and Vision Development

Our approach begins with understanding how millwork fits into the larger design plan. During the initial consultation, we explore your preferences and how millwork can enhance your space holistically.

What we address:

Discussing the role of millwork in your design—whether crown molding, baseboards, wainscoting, or custom built-ins.
Aligning the style of the millwork with your home’s architecture, from traditional to modern or transitional.
Identifying functional objectives, such as maximizing storage, defining spaces, or emphasizing architectural features.

This phase is collaborative, and we work with you to create a comprehensive design plan. Detailed sketches and renderings illustrate how the millwork will integrate with other design elements, ensuring that every choice aligns with the broader vision for your home.

Step 2: Material Selection

As with all aspects of your project, material selection for millwork is approached with care and attention to detail. The materials chosen not only determine the durability of the millwork but also how it complements the overall design.

Our process:

Tailored Choices: From rich hardwoods with timeless appeal to sleek modern veneers, we curate materials that suit your home’s style and needs.
Finishes: Selecting stains or paints that enhance the millwork’s beauty while harmonizing with your home’s color palette.
Details That Matter: Ensuring the materials allow for intricate carvings or smooth, clean lines to reflect the intended aesthetic.

The result is a selection of materials and finishes that seamlessly integrate with every other element of your space.

Step 3: Precision Craftsmanship

The quality of millwork is defined by craftsmanship, and at Terri Polimeni Interiors, we prioritize excellence at every stage. Each piece of millwork is custom-crafted to ensure a perfect fit and impeccable execution.

Key elements include:

Detailed Design: Intricate carvings and paneling that add character and depth.
Seamless Construction: Smooth joints and connections for a polished, cohesive look.
Enduring Quality: Ensuring every piece is built to withstand daily use and remain beautiful for years to come.

Our skilled artisans bring precision and artistry to the process, ensuring that your millwork exceeds expectations in both form and function.

Step 4: Installation and Final Integration

Once crafted, millwork is meticulously installed to blend seamlessly into your home. This step ensures that every element aligns with the overall design and enhances the space cohesively.

During installation, we ensure:

Perfect Alignment: Millwork is fitted to match walls, ceilings, and other architectural features.
Flawless Finishes: Stains, paints, and finishes are applied uniformly to achieve a polished, professional result.
Seamless Integration: Each piece is installed to enhance the existing design, whether matching ceiling heights or resolving tricky architectural challenges.

We take the time to refine every detail, ensuring the millwork complements the space and contributes to the overall vision of your home.

A grand staircase with wrought iron railings is on the left, and an elegant wine cellar with wooden racks and brick accents is on the right.

A Fully Integrated Design Approach

At Terri Polimeni Interiors, millwork is part of a larger, unified design process. It’s never just about adding decorative features—it’s about crafting cohesive spaces where every element works together. From consultation to installation, our approach ensures that your millwork not only enhances your home’s beauty but also becomes a seamless part of the story your space tells.

What Sets Terri Polimeni Interiors Apart

By following this meticulous process, we ensure that your millwork project is a seamless blend of form and function. From the initial design phase to the final finishing touches, we prioritize craftsmanship, quality materials, and attention to detail.

This approach not only enhances the beauty of your home but also adds long-term value, creating spaces that are as timeless as they are functional. At Terri Polimeni Interiors, we’re committed to making every project a reflection of your vision, executed to perfection.

Types of Millwork We Offer

Millwork is a vital element of interior design, bringing a sense of craftsmanship and refinement to your home. At Terri Polimeni Interiors, we offer a wide range of custom millwork options designed to enhance both the beauty and functionality of your space. Here are the types of millwork we specialize in:

Crown Molding

Crown molding is one of the most elegant and versatile features you can add to a home. It serves as the finishing touch that enhances the transition between walls and ceilings, creating a cohesive and polished look. At Terri Polimeni Interiors, we offer a variety of crown molding styles to suit any aesthetic, including:

Intricate Patterns: Perfect for traditional or classic homes, with detailed carvings that add character and grandeur.
Sleek, Modern Lines: Ideal for contemporary spaces, featuring clean and minimalistic designs.

Crown molding isn’t just decorative—it also has the power to visually expand a room. By drawing the eye upward, it makes ceilings appear higher and spaces feel more open. Whether you’re adding crown molding to a single room or throughout your home, we ensure every piece is tailored to complement your overall design.

Baseboards and Trim

Baseboards and trim are the unsung heroes of millwork. They frame your space, protect your walls, and provide a seamless transition between flooring and walls. At Terri Polimeni Interiors, we create custom baseboards and trim that:

Elevate Your Design: Whether you prefer subtle, understated trim or bold, eye-catching designs, we craft elements that enhance your home’s style.
Match Your Flooring: We ensure your baseboards harmonize with your flooring, whether it’s hardwood, tile, or carpet.
Add Durability: High-quality materials and finishes make our baseboards and trim durable enough to withstand everyday wear and tear.

From intricate moldings to simple, clean lines, our custom baseboards and trim are designed to enhance the flow and aesthetics of your home.

Custom Built-Ins

Built-ins are a perfect example of functional millwork that doesn’t compromise on beauty. These tailored storage solutions maximize space while blending seamlessly into your home’s architecture. At Terri Polimeni Interiors, our built-ins include:

Bookshelves: Perfect for displaying your collection while adding charm to living rooms, libraries, or home offices.
Media Centers: Designed to house entertainment systems, these built-ins provide a sleek and organized look.
Window Seats: Combining seating with storage, window seats are a cozy and functional addition to bedrooms or living areas.
Closet Systems: Custom built-ins transform closets into stylish and organized spaces with shelving, drawers, and compartments tailored to your needs.

Built-ins not only add functionality but also enhance your home’s overall design. Each piece is custom-crafted to match your style and fit your space perfectly.

Wainscoting and Paneling

Wainscoting and paneling are timeless millwork features that bring texture, depth, and sophistication to your walls. These elements are particularly effective in creating visual interest and defining spaces. At Terri Polimeni Interiors, we offer:

Traditional Wainscoting: Perfect for dining rooms, hallways, and entryways, this style features raised or recessed panels for a classic, elegant look.
Full Wall Paneling: Adds drama and sophistication to living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices with floor-to-ceiling panels.
Custom Patterns: Choose from geometric, linear, or ornate designs to reflect your personal taste.

Wainscoting and paneling are excellent choices for creating focal points or adding a layer of luxury to your home. They can also be used to protect walls in high-traffic areas while enhancing the overall aesthetic.

What We Look for in Millwork

When investing in millwork, it’s important to choose a provider who prioritizes quality and customization. Here’s what you can expect from Terri Polimeni Interiors:

Expert Design: Millwork that aligns with your home’s architecture and style.
High-Quality Materials: Durable woods and finishes that enhance the final product.
Skilled Craftsmanship: Attention to detail ensures flawless execution.
Seamless Integration: Millwork that blends perfectly with your home’s design.

What Our Clients Say

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Terri and her staff are a pleasure to work with. They are professional, attentive, and consistently produce amazing and elegant designs. Highly recommended.

Terri Polimeni Interiors brings exquisite design to life in a quiet luxury that is not overstated but rules the room! Experience isn’t the only reason their designs are flawless. A work of art comes to life with a gifted design taking each room to museum-like quality respecting peaceful and live-able elegance. With seamless transitions from room to room that are both tranquil and enticing this design firm sets itself apart curating luxe designs made to live in.

My wife, Beth, and I have engaged Terri Polimeni to provide interior design and decorating services three times for three of our newly constructed homes during the past 10 years. Each engagement resulted in excellent results. Terri’s work has exceeded our expectations!

Terri provided detailed design drawings, a wide array of choices and the patience to ensure the desired outcome. The services we received had excellent value, the results added to the value of our homes. Terri also made the entire process fun while being informative, professional and trustworthy.

We will use Terri Polimeni in the future without hesitation.

FAQs About Millwork

Enhance Your Home with Custom Millwork

Millwork plays an integral role in elevating your home’s design, seamlessly blending luxury, sophistication, and functionality. At Terri Polimeni Interiors, our comprehensive approach ensures that every detail—design, materials, and craftsmanship—works in harmony with the broader vision for your space.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and experience the difference of custom millwork as part of a unified, beautifully tailored design process.

QUESTION 1. What is millwork?

ANSWER
Millwork refers to custom woodwork elements that add character and elegance to a home. These include features like moldings, trim, baseboards, built-ins, and paneling. Unlike mass-produced wood elements, millwork is crafted specifically for your home, ensuring it fits perfectly and enhances the overall design. At Terri Polimeni Interiors, we create bespoke millwork that combines beauty and functionality, tailored to your unique needs and style.
QUESTION 2. Why is millwork important in interior design?
ANSWER
Millwork plays a crucial role in elevating the aesthetic and structural aspects of your home. It:
- Adds Elegance: Features like crown molding and wainscoting provide a timeless, luxurious touch.
- Defines Spaces: Millwork can delineate areas within an open floor plan, creating a sense of organization and flow.
- Enhances Cohesion: By tying together different design elements, millwork ensures a seamless and polished look throughout your home.
Beyond aesthetics, millwork also improves functionality, offering solutions like built-in shelving or storage that are both practical and visually appealing.
QUESTION 3. What types of millwork do you offer?
ANSWER
At Terri Polimeni Interiors, we offer a wide range of millwork options, including:
- Crown Molding: Adds sophistication and depth to ceilings.
- Baseboards and Trim: Frames floors and walls for a finished look.
- Built-Ins: Custom shelving, media centers, and storage solutions that blend seamlessly with your space.
- Wainscoting and Paneling: Adds texture and detail to walls, perfect for creating focal points in living rooms, dining areas, or hallways.
- Chair Rails: Protects walls while adding a decorative element.
- Custom Staircase Features: Banisters, railings, and spindles tailored to your design preferences.
  Our goal is to provide millwork solutions that enhance both the look and functionality of your home.
QUESTION 4. Can you customize the millwork to match my home’s style?
ANSWER
Yes, all of our millwork is designed to reflect your personal style and complement your home’s existing architecture. For example:
- Traditional Homes: We can incorporate intricate carvings, ornate moldings, and rich wood finishes.
- Modern Homes: Sleek, minimalistic designs with clean lines and smooth finishes.
- Transitional Homes: A blend of classic and contemporary elements for a balanced, timeless look.
  Our team works closely with you to ensure the millwork aligns with your vision, creating a cohesive and personalized design.
QUESTION 5. What materials do you use for millwork?
ANSWER
We use only high-quality materials to ensure durability and beauty. Options include:
- Solid Woods: Oak, maple, cherry, and mahogany for a classic and luxurious appearance.
- Engineered Woods: Veneers and MDF for sleek, modern designs.
- Durable Finishes: Stains, paints, and protective coatings that enhance the look and longevity of the millwork.
  We guide you through material selection, helping you choose options that suit your style and the specific needs of your project.
QUESTION 6. How long does a millwork project take?
ANSWER
The timeline for a millwork project varies based on its complexity and scope. A typical process includes:
- Consultation and Design: 1-2 weeks for planning, sketches, and material selection.
- Fabrication: 4-6 weeks for crafting custom pieces, depending on the size and intricacy of the project.
- Installation: 1-2 weeks for fitting and finishing the millwork in your home.
  During your consultation, we’ll provide a detailed schedule tailored to your project, ensuring you know what to expect every step of the way.
QUESTION 7. Can you create millwork for non-standard spaces?
ANSWER
Absolutely. We specialize in designing millwork for unique layouts and architectural features. Examples include:
- Angled Ceilings: Custom crown molding or paneling that follows the contours of the space.
- Niches and Alcoves: Built-ins that maximize storage and add aesthetic value.
- Oddly Shaped Rooms: Trim and moldings that enhance the room’s character while disguising imperfections.No matter how unconventional the space, we’ll design millwork that fits perfectly and looks stunning.
QUESTION 8. How do I maintain my millwork?
ANSWER
Proper care is essential to preserving the beauty and longevity of your millwork. We recommend:
- Dusting Regularly: Use a soft, dry cloth or a gentle brush attachment on a vacuum.
- Avoiding Harsh Cleaners: Stick to mild soap and water for occasional cleaning.
- Protecting from Moisture: In areas like kitchens or bathrooms, ensure proper ventilation to prevent warping.
- Refinishing as Needed: Over time, touch-ups or refinishing may be required to maintain the millwork’s appearance.
  We’ll provide specific care instructions tailored to the materials and finishes used in your project.
QUESTION 9. How do I get started?
ANSWER
Getting started is easy! Simply contact Terri Polimeni Interiors to schedule a consultation. During this meeting, we’ll:
- Discuss your design goals and preferences.
- Review the space where the millwork will be installed.
- Create a detailed plan, including sketches, material options, and a timeline.
  Our team will guide you through every step, from design to installation, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable process.
QUESTION 10. What areas do you serve?
ANSWER
Terri Polimeni Interiors is based in Palm Beach County, Florida, and proudly serves clients throughout South Florida. Our service areas include:
- Palm Beach
- Boca Raton
- Delray Beach
- West Palm Beach
- Fort Lauderdale
- Miami
We also work with clients in surrounding areas and are happy to accommodate projects beyond South Florida on a case-by-case basis. Contact us to discuss your specific location and design needs.